Protocol & Events Officer

The Townsville City Council is hiring a Protocol & Events Officer for a permanent full-time position in Townsville, Australia. Applicants should have qualifications in Events Management or relevant experience, along with a Blue Card for working with children. The role involves planning and delivering council-led events and providing protocol advice. The salary ranges from $79,414 to $85,123 per annum, plus superannuation.
• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
• Cert IV or Diploma level qualification in Events Management and/or administration, and/or equivalent relevant experience in the events industry.
• Blue Card (Working with Children)
• Salary LGO 4 ($79,414 - $85,123 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role

This position plays a key role in providing advice and technical expertise in the creation, planning and delivery of council led events including civic receptions, ceremonies and special events and working collaboratively across Council to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville Community.

The team is the key point of contact for protocol advice and guidance for council. The team also assists in the identification of non-council events that would add value to council’s program of events in engaging the community and enhancing the lifestyle of Townsville residents.

About You

Our ideal applicant will have demonstrated experience in the technical and practical aspects of event and project management including concept development, negotiating contracts, risk management, marketing, and budgeting.

High level coordination and time management skills including the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously .

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 18 th March 2025.

What We Offer
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments
• N00263, N00264, N00265, N02098, N02189, N03361, N00235, N00838_Protocol & Events Officer_PD_Updated Template_06Aug2024.pdf